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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- The Adarsh School, Kirti Nagar , New Delhi
- City
- West A
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.4L – ₹15.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Jul 20263 days left
Head of School salary in West A — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Head of School at The Adarsh School, Kirti Nagar , New Delhi in West A, Delhi. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. The Adarsh School, Kirti Nagar , New Delhi is a senior secondary campus in West A, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.4 LPA – ₹15.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at The Adarsh School, Kirti Nagar , New Delhi reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is The Adarsh School, Kirti Nagar , New Delhi located?
The school is in West A, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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How do I make a resume for a CBSE Head of School job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What is the average Head of School salary in West A?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in West A. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I apply for this Head of School vacancy?
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How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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Key facts about The Adarsh School, Kirti Nagar , New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 889
The Adarsh School, Kirti Nagar , New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in West A, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 889 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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